How Founders Get Rich Without An Exitby Wil SchroterMost Founders get rich without ever exiting their business. Yes, you read that right.Continue
I Can't Have That — And That's OKby Wil SchroterAt some point, when we've paid the bill of ambition enough times — we start to realize there's a limit to how much we're willing to pay.Continue
When do Founders Get a Raise?by Wil SchroterAs Founders, when is it time for us to get a raise? How do we establish reasonable expectations so this can work for us, as well as our company?Continue
Why Selling a Startup Brings No Validationby Wil SchroterThere's a huge difference between getting some validation from a job well done and literally validating our ego solely from our startup.Continue
Why Doesn't Anyone Understand What I'm Going Through?by Wil SchroterTrying to explain what we do to anyone is a challenge — unless it's another Founder. We need to consider our audience and mold our response to "what we do" depending on who we are talking to.Continue
When am I "Too Old" to Launch a Startup?by Wil SchroterWhen is it "too late" to start a startup? Is there a point where it's no longer feasible to assume the risk associated with starting a company?Continue
Many Startups Shut Down a Few Times Before Succeedingby Wil SchroterShutdowns are a part of the startup lifecycle. The sooner we recognize that the sooner we can get back in the game for the next run!Continue
What We "Lose" When We Sell Our Startupby Wil SchroterWe easily take for granted all the rewards our startup provides, and we often find this out after it's already gone.Continue
We Can't Keep Ignoring Founder Emotionsby Wil SchroterThere's no version of being a Founder where we just keep doing everything right without a care in the world. We need to start opening up about what's in our heads and process our problems before we perish from them. Continue
The Benefits of a Hard Resetby Wil SchroterSometimes having to burn it all down is the best medicine our startup can take.Continue